Best Business Hotels 2010
Crown Metropol, Melbourne
Address: 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank,
Tel: 61.3 9292 8888 (Australia)
Web Address: www.crownmetropol.com.au
Rates: From A$249 ($206)
Business amenities: Four theatre-style meeting rooms, each holding up to 50 guests, with a function area showcasing city views; full-service business centre with two small meeting rooms seating up to four guests and a boardroom for 12; standard office equipment hire; internet work stations; wireless internet access. The adjacent Crown Conference Centre can cater for up to 840 delegates.
Rooms: 658 rooms, including 33 suites and 34 studios with high-definition plasma television and iPod docking station. At extra costs, guests can use the in-room wireless internet connection and access 28, the top-floor lounge and sky bar with concierge service, complimentary breakfast and evening drinks.
Leisure: On level 27, Isika spa features 360-degree views over the city; deluxe accommodation; a relaxation lounge; private treatment rooms; vitality pools; steam rooms; a hot plunge pool, a 25m infinity pool and a fitness centre.
Restaurants: On level one is the Australian debut of Maze by Gordon Ramsay, with Ramsay alumnus Josh Emett at the helm. Expect modern Oz dishes with plenty of European inspiration: Jerusalem artichoke velouté with southern rock lobster or seared leg of rabbit with jicama, olive, almond and brown butter vinaigrette. Designed by Bates Smart Architects, the wave-shaped Metropol is located next to the Crown entertainment complex and shopping centre, which showcases brands previously unavailable in Australia. Local artists and designers, such as David Band and Steven Hennessy, were commissioned to create unique pieces and lighting elements throughout the hotel.
Address: 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank,
Tel: 61.3 9292 8888 (Australia)
Web Address: www.crownmetropol.com.au
Rates: From A$249 ($206)
Business amenities: Four theatre-style meeting rooms, each holding up to 50 guests, with a function area showcasing city views; full-service business centre with two small meeting rooms seating up to four guests and a boardroom for 12; standard office equipment hire; internet work stations; wireless internet access. The adjacent Crown Conference Centre can cater for up to 840 delegates.
Rooms: 658 rooms, including 33 suites and 34 studios with high-definition plasma television and iPod docking station. At extra costs, guests can use the in-room wireless internet connection and access 28, the top-floor lounge and sky bar with concierge service, complimentary breakfast and evening drinks.
Leisure: On level 27, Isika spa features 360-degree views over the city; deluxe accommodation; a relaxation lounge; private treatment rooms; vitality pools; steam rooms; a hot plunge pool, a 25m infinity pool and a fitness centre.
Restaurants: On level one is the Australian debut of Maze by Gordon Ramsay, with Ramsay alumnus Josh Emett at the helm. Expect modern Oz dishes with plenty of European inspiration: Jerusalem artichoke velouté with southern rock lobster or seared leg of rabbit with jicama, olive, almond and brown butter vinaigrette. Designed by Bates Smart Architects, the wave-shaped Metropol is located next to the Crown entertainment complex and shopping centre, which showcases brands previously unavailable in Australia. Local artists and designers, such as David Band and Steven Hennessy, were commissioned to create unique pieces and lighting elements throughout the hotel.
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